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Ancient Computer

In 1900, Greek sponge divers discovered a 2,000 year-old shipwreck containing a geared bronze mechanism whose workings have puzzled scientists for decades. New hi-tech imaging has revealed that this clockwork machine was the world's first computer.

English
  • Originally Aired April 3, 2013
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 4007
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Mike Beckham Writer
Jay O. Sanders Guest Star
Mike Beckham Director